Electrical Fault Finding in Auckland

Electrical Fault Finding in Auckland

Breakers that keep tripping, circuits that die, lights that flicker. The Conduction Company starts on the phone with you at the switchboard, narrows the fault down, and arrives with the parts it most likely needs, then finds the cause and fixes it.

Are You Experiencing Problems with Your Power?

  • A safety switch that keeps tripping
  • Half the house without power
  • A circuit that has stopped working
  • Lights that flicker or dim
  • Power points that have gone dead
  • A fault that comes and goes
  • A burning smell near the switchboard
  • Power out and no idea whether it is your house or the street

An electrical fault can sit anywhere between the street and the appliance, and guessing costs time and money. The Conduction Company troubleshoots with you over the phone first, tests methodically once on site, and fixes the cause rather than the symptom, including at the switchboard when that is where the fault is.

Keeping Your Property Safe, Compliant, and Running Smoothly

Electrical systems don’t fail all at once they deteriorate slowly, then break suddenly. Most homeowners only call an electrician when something stops working, but by then the damage is already done: tripped circuits, hot-water failures, overloaded switchboards, or hidden faults that put your family at risk.
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How The Conduction Company Finds a Fault

The Conduction Company finds electrical faults across Auckland by starting on the phone with you at the switchboard, then testing methodically on site. Some faults are solved on that first call, and when a visit is needed, the electrician arrives with the parts the likely causes need.

What fault finding costs

We quote on facts, not guesses

Before we give you a price, we carry out a proper assessment of your property and how you'll use your electrics. That way you know exactly what you're buying and the total cost, with no surprises. Clear expectations from the outset, start to finish.

The estimates below are for a standard fault-finding visit. The Conduction Company confirms final pricing after a property assessment.

This is The Conduction Company's own Auckland pricing. Most visits cost $220 to $390 including GST, and the repair is charged on top.

Troubleshooting Over the Phone First

A lot can be worked out with you standing at the switchboard. The Conduction Company talks you through it on the first call, gathers as much as it can, and some faults get solved on that call with nobody needing to come out.

RCD Tripping Faults

An RCD is the safety switch that cuts the power when it detects current leaking to earth. When one keeps tripping, The Conduction Company can usually work with you over the phone to find the circuit causing it, so most of the house gets its power back until an electrician arrives.

Saving an After-Hours Call-Out

Getting most of the power back over the phone means the visit can focus on the one circuit at fault. The Conduction Company does this so a client is not paying for an after-hours call-out just to get the lights back on.

Arriving Prepared

The Conduction Company uses what it learns on the call to bring the parts for the most likely causes, so less time goes on finding the fault and more on fixing it.

Methodical Testing on Site

The Conduction Company tests the installation step by step rather than guessing, finds the cause, and fixes it.

Network Faults

Sometimes the fault is not in your house at all. If the call points to the network, The Conduction Company gets the lines company, usually Vector, out first. They own the lines and the equipment on them, and they will either sort it or confirm an electrician is needed. Starting there can save you a call-out fee.

Why choose The Conduction Company?

Help Before Anyone Drives Anywhere

The Conduction Company starts with a phone call, which can solve the problem, restore most of the power, or point to the network before a visit is booked.

Registered Electricians Who Test, Not Guess

The Conduction Company uses registered electricians who test the installation methodically and fix the cause, not just the part that failed last.

Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee

The Conduction Company backs its workmanship for life. Any replacement parts carry their manufacturer's warranty, which is a separate thing.

600+ Five Star Google Reviews

Auckland clients have left The Conduction Company more than 600 Google reviews at a 5.0 rating. We are Master Electricians members and Mastercraft Electrical licensees for Auckland Central West.

Electrical Fault Finding Across Auckland

Raewyn

So helpful on the phone, and solved the issue really quickly, it was wonderful. Excellent communication skills, and thorough knowledge of what was probably the issue, sorted out in no time.

Kerry-Sue

fantastic service! They helped me out in an emergency last year and so i rang them when i needed work done in my new place. Got everything done on time and at a reasonable price. i shall definately use them again

Ross

We could not fault this company. Full communication throughout, arrived on time, did the job in a less time than expected, a nice touch being presented with a "thank you" gift before leaving. The men were super friendly. Would definitely recommend !

Nick

The team were prompt, super friendly and extremely tidy. My request was slotted in-between jobs which meant that I didn't have to wait long which was greatly appreciated. I will certainly continue to recommend them. A quality result from them.

Chloe

The Conduction Company is great. Super quick, professional, friendly, reliable, know what they are doing. I’ve used these guys a few times over the years and always had a job done just as I needed. Highly recommended ⚡💥

Jenny

The electrician was very professional and reliable. We installed timer for hot water cylinder. The price was reasonable with longer period of warranty while the other company only provided 1 year. Would recommend to everyone!

Sonia

100% recommend this company. Their professionalism, communication, and competence are outstanding. So good to have trades that you can trust to do a fantastic job.

Kevin Brooks

Service was great. Before doing job suggested we contact Vector to see if it was their mistake. All communication was great and the young man that did the job was super efficient and helpful, explaining procedure as he went. Highly recommended A1

Laura Worth

Have had a heated towel rail and a tv mount install done, both times the guys were great at communicating at every step and reasonably priced. Will definitely use TCC again!

Jim Nathan

My Electric gate would not operate long with the intercom. The team came over in the morning and by lunchtime it was fixed. Could not have been any more pleased ...Team was professional, courteous, fast and all work completed at a great price. I highly recommend them.

Fiona Lowen

understood our problem, suggested the fix, quoted promptly, did the work without delay. all round good service

Louisa

Great communication - knew that we needed job completed ASAP so they fitted us in around other jobs which was highly appreciated. Professional and friendly

Rebecca Clarke

We had a fire at our property and the technician responded quickly to isolate the power, got in to get the job done and power was restored to the whole house within an hour. Thanks guys!!! Highly recommend The Conduction Company.

Andrew Dwyer

We had The conduction company involved with our bathroom renovation and we’re stoked with the service! Great communication and workmanship.

Christine
Full Home Rewire

Jordan and team recently did the re-wiring of our house, I’m very pleased with the quality of the work. I would give them a six star if I could! Highly recommend.

Kelly
Installation

We had Ollie and Kegan install a hanging pendant light in our entry way. They were super professional and did a fantastic job. We had great communication with them, really easy to deal with, highly recommend.

Amy
Wiring Repair

Great service, pricing & communication. Warm & friendly electrician who did a great job repairing and dog-proofing some chewed wires. We have a very lucky (&naughty) dog.

Jackie Marinkovich

A nice friendly group to deal with. Prompt response and kept informed of what was being done. A couple of hiccups but dealt with promptly and with a smile.

Louise

Prompt and friendly communication from quoting to completing the work. Storm damaged aerial replaced and working well. Thank you!

Ana Mckearney

Highly recommend The Conduction Company! So organised and clear about everything that needed doing! The guys showed up on time and Reuben was so knowledgeable about our SmartVent system and took the time to explain everything to us!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Electrical Fault Finding in Auckland

Can you help over the phone?

Often, yes. The Conduction Company troubleshoots with you at the switchboard on the first call, and some faults are solved there and then, with nobody needing to come out.

My RCD keeps tripping. What should I do?

Call The Conduction Company. An RCD is the safety switch that cuts the power when it detects current leaking to earth. The team can usually help you find the circuit that is tripping it over the phone, so most of your power comes back while that one circuit waits for an electrician.

Is fault finding charged?

Yes. Most visits cost $220 to $390 including GST, and the repair is charged on top. Some faults can be fixed on site within the time already booked for the investigation, with only small extra materials costs. Starting on the phone can keep that down.

What if the fault is on the network, not in my house?

If the call points to the network, The Conduction Company gets the lines company, usually Vector, out first. They own the lines and the equipment on them, so if the fault is theirs, they sort it. If it is not, they will tell you an electrician is needed.

Do you work after hours?

The Conduction Company is reachable 24/7. With a tripping RCD, the team will first try to get most of your power back over the phone, which can save an after-hours call-out.

our process

Ready to talk about your next project?

1

Call First

The Conduction Company troubleshoots with you over the phone and works out what is most likely wrong.

2

Arrive Prepared

The Conduction Company electrician turns up with the parts the likely causes need.

3

Find It and Fix It

Tested methodically by The Conduction Company, the cause found and fixed, and the work certified where it needs to be.

What Does Fault Finding Cost?

Finding the fault is a charged part of the job. The Conduction Company has a standard charge for fault finding, and what it comes to depends on what the fault turns out to be. The repair is charged on top of that. Some faults can be fixed on site within the time already booked for the investigation, with only small extra materials costs. The phone call first can shorten the visit, and after hours it can save a call-out altogether.

The estimates below are for a standard fault-finding visit. The Conduction Company confirms final pricing after a property assessment.

Most visits cost $220 to $390 including GST. The repair is charged on top.

We quote on facts, not guesses

Before we give you a price, we carry out a proper assessment of your property and how you'll use your electrics.
That way you know exactly what you're buying and the total cost, with no surprises.
Clear expectations from the outset, start to finish.

Need a Fault Found?

The Conduction Company starts on the phone with you at the switchboard, narrows the fault down, and arrives with the parts it most likely needs, then finds the cause and fixes it.

Backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee. Get in touch and one of the team will come back to you the same day, depending on staff availability. The Conduction Company is reachable any hour of the day, every day of the week.